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Presentation Title Goes HereUsing the SASS 3010 Particle Extractor
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Using the SASS 3010
Manual Particle Extractor
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The SASS 3010 is used to extract
particulates captured by the
filters used in the SASS 3100 Dry Air Sampler or the SASS 4100
Two-Stage Aerosol
Concentrator
What the SASS 3010 Does
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SASS 3010 Major Components
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Steps 1 & 2
Remove the extractor’s cap by rotating the cap counter-clockwise so that the latch pins are free and the top lifts off.
Insert a filter in the extractor cap with its cupped (concave) side facing toward the cap’s top. Make sure the filter’s tab is keyed into the slot.
Remount and lock the cap onto the lower housing by rotating the latch pins to their locking position.
Filter tab slot
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Step 3
If you are using Research International’s SASS 3010 Extraction Kit (Part No. 7000-162-134-02), remove the Extraction Buffer bottle from the Kit.
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Step 3 (cont.)
Remove the Sample Cup cap.
Dislodge the dropper tip from the bottle by leaving the cap on loosely and using it to snap-off the dropper tip.
Store cap and dropper tip on Cap Storage Feature
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Step 3 (cont.)
Slowly pour the contents of the Extraction Buffer bottle into the Sample Cup.
Replace and securely seat the Sample Cup cap.
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Step 3 (cont.)
The Extraction Buffer bottle also stores the extracted sample fluid. Snap the empty bottle into the Sample Fill Station holder and slide upward so that the bottle lip contacts the surface immediately below the nozzle.
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Step 3 (cont.)
Momentarily press the green Agitation Button on the front of the unit. This will cause the unit to acoustically agitate the sample for about 15 seconds for better particle release. Agitation will stop automatically.
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Step 4
To recover the fluid sample, slowly press down on the extraction pump plunger, allowing it to bottom out. Hold at the bottom for 2-3 seconds to allow all of the sample to flow into the bottle.
Repeat this process 2 more times to make sure all fluid has been transferred into the dropper bottle.
Remove the dropper bottle and screw the cap/dropper assembly back onto it.
Collected particles are now ready for analysis.
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Step 4
Disconnect the top from the unit, and remove the filter. Place filter back in the storage bag or discard by appropriate means.
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Step 5: Standard Cleaning
Place Extractor Cap back on unit. Remove Sample Cup cap. Pour in Wash Solution and replace Sample Cup cap. Place the empty Wash Solution bottle in the Vial Filling
Station. Momentarily press the Agitation Button and wait until
agitation has stopped. Press the plunger down three times to force all fluids
into the Wash Solution Bottle. Remove and cap the bottle.
Some droplets of water will remain inside the unit. These may be removed with a laboratory wipe or other absorbent sheet material; or the unit may be allowed to simply air dry.
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Step 5: Low Carry-over Cleaning Protocol
Sample-to-sample carry-over can be further minimized by performing two cleaning protocols as outlined in previous slide, but modified as follows:– For the first wash, use bleach solution instead of extraction solution.
Allow the device to soak in the bleach solution for 10 minutes after agitation and before solution removal.
– Wipe interior surfaces dry.– For the second wash, use the normal extraction solution or a user-
preferred post-bleach neutralizing solution. – Wipe all surfaces dry or allow to air dry in a clean location.
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Alternate Electrical Connection
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Replacing Batteries
To replace batteries remove the 4 (four) attaching screws on the bottom of the unit and replace with 2 (two) new D-Cell batteries.
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Research International, Inc.17161 Beaton Road SE
Monroe, WA 98272-1034
Phone: 1-360-805-4930 • Toll Free: 1-800-927-7831Web: www.resrchintl.com • Email: [email protected]
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